Kiera Elliott
40 2/2 Westburn Road,South Lanarkshire
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Primary supply teacher
Renfrewshire Council
Paisley, Renfrewshire
08.2025 - Current
- Undertook part-time teaching within a specialist ASN school, developing and enhancing knowledge of inclusive practice and strategies to support learners with a range of additional support needs.
- Adapted resources, communication methods, and learning environments to ensure accessibility and participation for all pupils.
- Delivered high-quality learning and teaching across a variety of primary school settings, working with learners at different levels.
- Worked collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues, including class teachers, support staff and senior leaders.
Primary Teacher
St. James Primary Paisley
Paisley, Renfrewshire
02.2026 - 06.2026
- Primary 1 Class Teacher, delivering high-quality learning and teaching in line with Curriculum for Excellence and school play pedagogy policies.
- Created a nurturing, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment that supported children's social, emotional, and academic development.
- Planned and delivered engaging, play-based learning experiences that promoted active participation, curiosity, and independence.
- Built positive and effective partnerships with parents and carers to support pupil wellbeing, learning, and achievement.
- Assessed, monitored, and tracked pupil progress using a range of formative and summative assessment approaches to inform next steps in learning.
- Contributed to and attended staff meetings, professional dialogue, and school improvement initiatives.
- Participated in school-wide events and community activities, promoting positive relationships and a strong sense of belonging.
- Maintained the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring the well-being and safety of all pupils at all times.
Primary Teacher
St. Paul's Primary School
Paisley, Renfrewshire
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Created and maintained a stimulating, nurturing, and inclusive play-based learning environment.
- Planned, delivered, and evaluated high-quality learning and teaching experiences in line with the Curriculum for Excellence and national educational guidance.
- Adapted learning activities, resources, and teaching approaches to meet the diverse needs of learners, including pupils with Additional Support Needs (ASN).
- Assessed, monitored, and tracked pupil progress using a range of formative and summative assessment strategies.
- Developed positive relationships with pupils, parents/carers, and multidisciplinary professionals to support children's wellbeing and educational outcomes.
- Promoted positive behaviour and established a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom culture.
- Contributed to school improvement initiatives, curriculum development, and professional learning activities.
- Prepared reports and attended parents' evening to discuss pupil attainment, achievement, and well-being.
- Implemented safeguarding and child protection procedures in accordance with local authority and national policies.
- Supported transitions into Primary 1 and collaborated with Early Years practitioners to ensure continuity in children's learning experiences
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
Strathclyde University
Glasgow 09.2020 - 06.2024
Skills
- Skilled Phonics instruction
- Curriculum planning
- Classroom management
- Differentiated ASN teaching
- Pupil progress tracking
- Play pedagogy training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Primary Teacher
St. James Primary Paisley
02.2026 - 06.2026
Primary supply teacher
Renfrewshire Council
08.2025 - Current
Primary Teacher
St. Paul's Primary School
08.2024 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
Strathclyde University
09.2020 - 06.2024